Chapter 231: Chapter 232 Pitch-Pot Chapter 231: Chapter 232 Pitch-Pot Pei Huaian had not seen such a radiant smile on Pei Siyang’s face for a long ti, and seeing him so enthusiastic, he nodded in agreent.
He had Ah Mo prepare everything, and everyone else also got ready, awaiting the event with great anticipation.
Pei Chengye stepped forward and said, “Since we’ve decided to play archery, naturally we should settle on a prize. Otherwise, it’s no fun.”
“I recently acquired a fine horse, why not use that for the prize?”
“Good. A few days ago, I got a new bow and arrows, so I’ll offer it up to everyone,” Pei Huaian said as well.
The rest of the participants too put forward items for the prize.
Pei Chengye started off by hitting three arrows in a row, which made him quite proud, curling his lip in satisfaction.
However, when Pei Siyang played, he hit the target consecutively with three arrows, causing the others to exclaim in surprise.
“Eldest Imperial Brother really has so hidden talents,” Pei Haolan couldn’t help but give him a thumbs up after witnessing such precise archery.
The Crown Prince had always been brave and skilled in battle; it wasn’t surprising he had such ability. However, since his legs beca disabled, people seldom rembered him and thus forgot his past heroism.
Pei Jingyi echoed, “Indeed, Eldest Imperial Brother is unparalleled in archery!”
Pei Siyang smiled faintly, “It’s nothing, really. It was just luck.”
Pei Chengye’s gaze fell on the one still sitting without moving, as if unaware of what had happened here.
“Fifth Brother, isn’t it your turn now?”
Pei Huaian swept a glance at Pei Chengye, then slowly stood up, took an arrow, narrowed his eyes at the target, and leisurely shot into the air, completing the challenge with ease.
Unfortunately, he only hit the pole, causing everyone to shake their heads in disappointnt. Pei Haolan even jeered from the side, “Fifth Brother, have you been idle for too long? Are your skills getting rusty? What a poor shot!”
Pei Huaian, however, was unconcerned, simply responding with a smile, “Indeed, I am a bit rusty.”
In his heart, he planned on letting Pei Siyang have the prize.
Perhaps it was due to a bit of guilt within him, seeing the now spirited Pei Siyang provided so solace. He wasn’t concerned about prizes like these.
Soon it was Pei Siyi’s turn to shoot. Seeing the object in his hand, he couldn’t help feeling nervous. His maternal family was insignificant, and he knew nothing about archery, a pasti only the nobility engaged in.
“Fifth Brother, is there any trick to archery?” Pei Siyi had no choice but to ask Pei Huaian for advice.
Pei Huaian took his inquiry seriously, explaining without any mockery, his eyes never leaving Pei Siyi.
While the final result wasn’t great, it wasn’t terrible either.
Just then, a maid ca with tea. As Pei Siyi turned around, he bumped into her, causing the scalding tea to spill, and Pei Huaian was knocked to the ground.
The ground was littered with stones, scraping the back of Pei Huaian’s hand, and blood seeped out.
This sudden accident shocked everyone.
“Fifth Brother, are you alright?” Pei Chengye’s first reaction was to run to Pei Huaian, hurriedly pulling out a handkerchief from his robes to wipe the blood on his hand.
Then, turned to berate the maid, “You clumsy maid! Are you blind?!”
The maid shrank back, “I… I didn’t realize…”
Pei Chengye snorted coldly, “Ah Mo, don’t you quickly take her out and execute her! There’s no use for such a maid.”
Upon hearing this, the maid imdiately knelt and pleaded with tears, “Second Prince, spare my life, all Princes, spare my life, I truly didn’t do it on purpose, I didn’t know the Fourth Prince would turn around unexpectedly.”
“Oh, so you’re saying this is all Fourth Prince’s fault and you have nothing to do with it?” Pei Chengye turned and stood up in that mont, secretly slipping the bloody handkerchief into his robe.
Pei Huaian saw all his actions, yet he did not show any sign of it.
He slightly lifted his head, his eyes cold as he stared at Pei Chengye. Dangerous glints flashed in his eyes before he finally spoke indifferently, “Second Imperial Brother, don’t trouble her over this, perhaps she really didn’t an it.”
Everyone was utterly astonished upon hearing this; Pei Huaian had never pleaded for a servant, no matter what had happened.
What was going on today?
“Fifth Brother! Are you mad? This lowly maid has offended you and caused you injury, how can you let her off so easily!” Pei Chengye clearly disapproved of his attitude.
“It’s all trivial matters, and Fifth Brother isn’t seriously hurt, let’s just forget about it,” Pei Siyang, frowning, also chid in.
He had a feeling that this incident was sowhat unusual, like sothing was off.
Pei Chengye glared at the maid, “Enough. Considering this is your first offense, I’ll let you go this ti. But there will be no rcy for a next ti.”
The maid knelt down gratefully to kowtow and express her thanks.
“Thank you, Princes, for your rcy, thank you Second Prince, thank you Crown Prince.”
Pei Huaian gestured for her to leave.
After the maid retreated, Pei Chengye couldn’t help but say, “Since today’s prize has already been won by Eldest Brother, we shouldn’t impose any longer. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.”
With that, he left hastily without waiting for everyone’s reaction.
Watching his departing figure, besides Pei Huaian, the others were sowhat puzzled.
“What’s with him? He was the one who said he wanted to co, but now he’s leaving in such a hurry?” Pei Haolan muttered to himself.
“Perhaps he had sothing to attend to,” Pei Siyang withdrew his gaze and said.
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